Capsicum relieves from menopausal symptoms.Ĭultivars (Varieties) of Capsicum:-Well, there are many varieties of bell pepper with different shapes, colours, and flavours which are grown throughout the world depending the purpose.Capsicum is good for diabetic patients.Capsicum supports cardiovascular health.Capsicum supports healthy hair and nail growth.Capsicum is an excellent source of Iron.Capsicum consumption is good for Eye health.Capsicum has cancer fighting properties.Health Benefits of Capsicum:-The following are some of the health benefits of capsicum. Scientific Name or Botanical Name of Capsicum:- Capsicum annuum.Ĭapsicum Names in India:- Capsicum (English), Simla Mirch (Hindi), Kudamilagai (Tamil), Capsicum / Bengulooru Mirapakaya / Simla mirchi (Telugu), Dhobli Mirchi (Marathi), Shimla mirch (Oriya), Kuda mulagu (Malayalam), Donne menasinakaayi (Kannada), Shimla Mirch (Bengali), Simla marcha (Gujarati), Capsicum (Assamese), Simla Mirch (Punjabi). Capsicums can be grown indoors / back yards, in pots and containers as well. One can expect more yield from polyhouse, greenhouse or shade net when compared to open field cultivation. Capsicum is rich in vitamins such as “A’, ‘C’, minerals and antioxidants. Growing coloured capsicum is increasing day by due their attractive colour and to use especially in salads. The crop management practices of capsicum are similar to chilli crop. Commercial growers can opt for capsicum crop for good profits. Capsicum grown in protected area has more demand due to good quality of produce. Capsicum can be grown in controlled and protected environments such as greenhouse, polyhouse and shade nets. When it comes to the history of capsicums, they were originated in the Americas, but are now spread worldwide.

Capsicums are also being used for producing paprika which is used for coloring foods, flavoring and in sauces. Capsicum is used in salads, stews, stir-fries, baked and stuffed dishes, salsa, pizzas and cheeses and pickles. Capsicum plants are bushy and reach about 60-75cm high and semi-perennials that are grown as annuals in commercial cultivation. All the cultivars (varieties) are very mild in pungency and even some of them are non-pungent. Usually, it looks like a bell, hence its being called as bell pepper. Capsicum is like fleshier and of different shapes and colours. The shape and intensity of pungency is different from chilli. In some countries, capsicum is also being called as “Bell Pepper”, “Green Pepper”, and “Sweet Pepper”. Introduction of Capsicum Cultivation:-Capsicum is one of the excellent vegetables and has great demand in the market. Capsicum Cultivation Guide: Growing Capsicum in Greenhouse.

Bell pepper seedlings curling